Thông tư 23/2021/TT-BGDĐT quy định về Quy chế tuyển sinh và đào tạo trình độ thạc sĩ

1. Training Modalities and Duration

• Training modalities: 

• Full-time training applies to both research-oriented and application-oriented programs. 

• Part-time training applies to application-oriented programs only. 

• Training duration: 

• Standard duration must align with the national education framework and be suitable for the majority of learners to complete. 

• For part-time programs, the training period must be at least 20% longer than the full-time equivalent. 

• The maximum time to complete the program must not exceed twice the standard duration for each training mode. 

 2. Admission Methods 

• Institutions may choose from one of the following admission methods: 

• Entrance examination; 

• Admission review; 

• Combination of examination and review. 

• In special cases (e.g., pandemics, natural disasters), institutions may organize online admissions if quality and fairness are ensured. 

3. Online Training and Assessment 

• Institutions may conduct online training for up to 30% of the total credit volume of the program. 

• Online assessments may be used, provided they ensure reliability, fairness, and objectivity, and do not exceed 50% of the course’s total assessment weight. 

4. Credit Recognition and Transfer 

• Learners may be granted recognition and transfer of previously completed credits from other master’s programs or specialized programs, with a cap of 30 transferable credits. 

5. Early Course Enrollment 

• University students (or those at equivalent levels) with a GPA of at least “Fair” (Khá) and meeting other requirements may be permitted to take certain master’s-level courses at the same institution. 

6. Transparency and Accountability 

Training institutions must publicly disclose information related to admissions and academic activities, including: 

• Institutional regulations on admissions and training; 

• Approval decisions for training programs; 

• Quality assurance conditions; 

• Statistics on admitted, enrolled, withdrawn, and graduated learners; 

• Teaching schedules and class timetables; 

• Titles and abstracts of theses/projects, along with student and advisor details (excluding confidential topics).